I failed at five companies in my teens and twenties. Every single one.

People saw me as a "wantrepreneur" who couldn't actually lead. I didn't know if I had what it took to build something that lasted.

Everything changed when I got married and my wife agreed to let me quit my job for one more shot. I couldn't let this one fail.

So I read every business book I could find. I learned to grow a company the right way. That company grew 31% annually for 10 years straight, from $0 to $2M.

Here's what I learned: Most business owners get stuck at predictable revenue plateaus: $500K, $2M, $5M. The problem isn't strategy. It's isolation.

You're making critical decisions alone that could make or break your business. You need other successful owners who've been where you're going.

That's why I founded The Arena, a revenue accelerator for $200K-$10M business owners. We host peer groups of 6-8 founders who meet monthly (virtually) to solve real problems and break through plateaus together.

Our members grew an average of 15.5% last year:

- One member grew 77% and successfully exited
- Another navigated a difficult partner breakup and grew 23%
- An owner who thought "non-growth was fine" changed his mind and grew 17%

This isn't consulting. It's founders helping founders with battle-tested experience.

Ready to break past your next revenue plateau? Let's talk about whether The Arena is right for you. 

Schedule a call (https://calendly.com/the-arena-network/strategy-call) or send me a message.

The best time to solve tomorrow's problems is with today's peer group.

Luke Womack

Higher Impact Financial, LLC

Complete financial planning, which specifically includes:

-Investment Analysis & Management
-Retirement Planning
-Cash Flow Planning
-Tax Planning
-Estate Planning
-Financial advice/coaching

Founder, Financial Planner

On-Line Bookkeeping Solutions

Family Business

-Tax Planning
-Assist with Tax Preparation for Professionals, Families & Business Owners
-Communicate tax strategies with clients

Tax Preparation Assistant

Edward Jones

-Strategic Retirement Planning
-Business-owner Retirement Strategies
-Short & Long-term Savings
-Estate Strategies
-Education Planning/Savings
-Cash Management
-Tax Considerations

Financial Advisor

Home Care Assistance

-Managed, coordinated and staffed client schedules
-Became the office recruiter in August of 2018
-Played a major role in increasing caregiver retention rate for our location
-Matched caregivers with clients to provide optimum client experience
-Proficient in using ClearCare

Staffing Manager

At On-Line Bookkeeping Solutions, I provided provided accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping for small businesses in various industries, managed the relationship to ensure their satisfaction and assisted with other administrative needs. I also performed in the following ways:

Successfully built strong rapport with clients
Effectively retained clients by using strong customer service skills and experience
Became proficient in using QuickBooks Online
Self-taught in various software engines to increase company productivity
Conducted an analysis of our company’s billing fees to our clients

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

Apartment Life

As a CARES Team member, I help foster community and positively impact resident retention in our apartment complex by performing in several ways:

Event planning, strategic marketing, execution and analysis
Build direct relationships with residents and leasing professionals
Collaborate with local vendors in the community
Supervise and direct volunteers before, during and after events

We do this so that residents have a fantastic experience at Windwood Apartments and want to continue to live there.

CARES Team

Visiting Nurse Association California

As a Bereavement Coordinator for VNA California Hospice, I provided grief counseling and support for family members of hospice patients and members of the community. I managed a caseload of approximately 150 clients and attended to their needs as they came up. I also performed in the following ways:

Effectively counseled several clients through their grieving process
Oversaw and managed a caseload of approximately 150 clients
Led, coordinated and hosted a community outreach event
Collaborated with various departments to provide top-quality care for patients

Bereavement Coordinator

I founded Higher Impact Financial in July of 2022! I specialize in helping clients clarify their financial dreams and plans, and then create a roadmap to help them get there. With life always changing though, that means my clients' goals change too. This is why I take the role of an ongoing coach with my clients, because inevitably we will need to adjust or completely overhaul the financial plan, which is totally normal!

My firm places a special emphasis on tax and estate planning. The industry standard has long been to ignore tax advice when working with clients, however, I simply can't get on board with that. Because I have such an in-depth perspective on my client's lives and finances, tax planning is a critical component in crafting an in-depth plan and financial purpose.

When it comes to estate planning, this is what ensures the financial plan/dream remains intact for your loved ones. Without this piece, all of the hard work it takes to build wealth for not just yourself, but the next generations of your family can be severely altered or disrupted after you pass away.

In my personal life, I love serving and helping people with my through our local church. Ministry is a huge part of my life and I love helping and mentoring others in their own growth! I'm also an avid audiobook and podcast listener, and love to play basically any team sport.

I love what I do! Let's connect.

You can schedule a quick intro call with me above in the Featured section ☝🏻
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Shoot me an email: eric@higherimpactfinancial.com

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